To pronounce "calmly", say CALMLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈkɑː(ɹ)m.li/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
calmly
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/ˈkɑː(ɹ)m.li/
IPA
"calmly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with comly and bromley, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: comly, comley — easy to mix up when writing.
adverb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Calmly" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "calmly" is /ˈkɑː(ɹ)m.li/.
Calmly: In a calm manner.
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